L3 Early Years TA

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  • Job type

    Temporary
  • Location

    Pontefract
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Teaching Assistant
  • Industry

    Education & Training
  • Pay

    Competitive
  • Closing date

    10 Apr 2026

Level 3 Teaching Assistant / Early Years Practitioner – Pontefract

Start Date: After the Easter holidays
Contract: Ongoing until the end of the academic year
Location: Pontefract

Are you a passionate, skilled and proactive Level 3 Teaching Assistant or Early Years Practitioner looking for your next role in a truly wonderful primary setting?
I’m currently supporting a fantastic primary school in the Pontefract area that is seeking an experienced practitioner to join their team after the Easter break. This school is exceptionally supportive, incredibly well‑resourced and has a warm, established staff team who pride themselves on creating a nurturing and engaging learning environment for their pupils.

About the Role
  • Supporting teaching and learning across EYFS or KS1, depending on your strengths
  • Working with small groups and individual pupils to help them progress
  • Contributing to a positive and inclusive classroom environment
  • Assisting with classroom routines, preparation of resources and providing general support
  • Collaborating with the wider staff team to deliver high‑quality learning experiences

What the School Offers
  • A welcoming, friendly and dedicated team
  • Excellent resources and a forward-thinking approach to teaching and learning
  • Strong leadership support throughout the placement
  • A genuinely positive and caring ethos

What We’re Looking For
  • Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching & Learning, Early Years, or equivalent
  • Recent experience working in a primary or early years setting
  • A positive, flexible and child-centred approach
  • Someone who can quickly build rapport with pupils and staff

If you're an enthusiastic Level 3 TA or Early Years Practitioner ready to make an impact in a thriving Pontefract school, I’d love to hear from you. Feel free to email me at nicole.walkley@hays.com to discuss this fantastic opportunity.


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